Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Shakespeare

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The Life and Legacy of William ShakespeareProduct InformationWilliam Shakespeare has entertained readers and theatre patrons forcenturies. The Guide to Shakespeare examines the bard's legacy from ElizabethanEngland to the present-day uncovering why few authors can match Shakespeare forbroad appeal and sheer endurance.Product FeaturesThe ManLearn about both the private life and the career of the man behind the poetryand the drama.The PlaysGain a better understanding of the pelling works and brilliant charactersthat are known throughout the world.The Shakespearean WorldIncrease your appreciation by studying a chronology that puts the works ofShakespeare into context with key events of the time including exploration ofthe New World and the lives of other influential people such as Galileo andRembrandt.MultimediaWatch classic video clips of Shakespeare's most famous works including Hamletand Macbeth and listen to audio clips performed by some of the finestShakespearean actors such as John Gielgud and John Barrymore. Audio clips alsoinclude acpanying music by the Orchestra of the Paris Opera and the NewPhilharmonia Orchestra.Learning ActivitiesImmerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare. Writing activities androle-playing bring Shakespeare to life.Windows Requirements Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP or Vista Pentium 350 MHz or faster processor 128 MB RAM minimum Inter Explorer 5.5 or higher (or patible browser) CD-ROM drive 800x600 resolution 16-bit color Sound card and speakers remended Printer remendedMacintosh Requirements Mac OS 10.2 or higher iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor 128 MB RAM minimum Safari 1.0 or higher (or patible browser. Note: this application does not work with Inter Explorer on the Mac) CD-ROM drive 800x600 resolution millions of colors Sound card and speakers remended Printer remended